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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,013.05, 44,177.32 and 17,865.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,013.05, 44,177.32 and 17,865.59 is: 24,654.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,013.05 : 44,177.32 = 17,865.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,013.05/44,177.32 = 17,865.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,013.05x = 44,177.32 × 17,865.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,013.05x = 789,253,886.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,253,886.42/32,013.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,654.13

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